Central DeWitt Middle School

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Central DeWitt Middle School ranks 154 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central DeWitt Middle School is a public middle school serving around 230 students in grades 7-8 in the Central DeWitt School District in De Witt, Iowa. The school has consistently been ranked in the top 100 middle schools in Iowa and currently holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central DeWitt Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 77.5%. In Mathematics, 82.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 73.2%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 32%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.9 to 12.3 students per teacher in recent years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Davenport Community School District, Central DeWitt Middle School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance on the ISASP. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning. While the school's student population is predominantly White, there may be opportunities to further support the academic growth of specific student subgroups, such as those receiving free or reduced-price lunch or students of color, to ensure an equitable education for all.

Detail:

Public 7-8

425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742

(563) 659-0735

District: Central DeWitt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,297

Students who attend Central DeWitt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central DeWitt High School

Feeder schools for Central DeWitt Middle School:

Elementary:

Ekstrand Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central DeWitt Middle School ranks better than 54.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central DeWitt Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Central DeWitt Middle School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central DeWitt Middle School is $14,297.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central DeWitt Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Central DeWitt Middle School 154^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Central DeWitt Middle School in the ranking list.)

Central DeWitt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central DeWitt School District 110^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central DeWitt Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.33	165^th	349	52.7%
2013	56.57	165^th	350	52.9%
2014	63.05	130^th	337	61.4%
2015	69.79	85^th	349	75.6%
2016	74.26	65^th	343	81.0%
2017	70.01	79^th	327	75.8%
2018	69.21	83^rd	318	73.9%
2019	68.44	89^th	342	74.0%
2021	71.81	69^th	324	78.7%
2022	67.76	95^th	337	71.8%
2023	68.73	93^rd	334	72.2%
2024	58.74	154^th	337	54.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central DeWitt Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	341	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1989	349	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	353
1990	371	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	377
1991	372	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	375
1992	331	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	337
1993	350	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
1994	365	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	370
1995	358	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
1996	358	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
1997	399	2	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	410
1998	407	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	414
1999	402	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
2000	396	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	401
2001	372	3	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	383
2002	369	3	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	382
2003	369	3	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	382
2004	352	4	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	365
2005	343	2	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	355
2006	322	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	335
2007	315	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	325
2008	311	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	322
2009	303	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	313
2010	297	4	4	7	0	0	6	318
2011	299	5	3	8	0	0	7	322
2012	211	7	1	7	1	1	2	230
2013	203	6	0	9	1	0	1	220
2014	198	4	2	11	1	0	4	220
2015	193	7	2	8	0	0	5	215
2016	187	8	1	13	0	0	3	212
2017	183	7	0	16	0	1	5	212
2018	207	8	2	13	0	1	4	235
2019	208	7	2	7	0	0	5	229
2020	215	4	0	6	1	0	7	233
2021	224	6	0	9	1	0	7	247
2022	208	12	0	6	0	0	9	235
2023	207	9	0	6	1	0	7	230
2024	212	5	1	7	1	0	6	232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central DeWitt Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	342	27.6	12.3	13.5
1989	353	27.7	12.7	12.5
1990	377	28.6	13.1	20.4
1991	375	30.5	12.2	12.3
1992	337	29.0	11.6	12.5
1993	353	27.0	13.1	13
1994	370	24.1	15.4	9.7
1995	366	27.6	13.3	10.4
1996	366	27.6	13.3	10.4
1997	410	28.6	14.3	11.2
1998	414	28.4	14.6	12.6
1999	411	29.2	14.1	22.1
2000	401	31.6	12.7	20
2001	383	32.0	12.0	17
2002	382	31.9	12.0	23.8
2003	382	31.9	12.0	23.8
2004	365	29.7	12.3	21.9
2005	355	31.5	11.3	21.1
2006	335	32.6	10.3	27.8
2007	325	31.6	10.3	26.5
2008	322	29.8	10.8	28.9
2009	313	27.1	11.5	21.7
2010	318	26.5	11.9	24.2
2011	322	25.0	12.8	28.6
2012	230	23.0	10.0	25.2
2013	220	23.0	9.5	25.5
2014	220	22.0	10.0	25.9
2015	215	22.0	9.7	25.6
2016	212	19.0	11.1	32.1
2017	212	19.5	10.8	35.8
2018	235	19.5	12.0	33.2
2019	229	20.2	11.3	38.9
2020	233	18.6	12.5	33
2021	247	21.5	11.4	31.2
2022	235	19.0	12.3	31.1
2023	230	20.9	10.9	32.6
2024	232	19.4	11.9	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central DeWitt Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	342	27.6	12.3	13.5
1989	353	27.7	12.7	12.5
1990	377	28.6	13.1	20.4
1991	375	30.5	12.2	12.3
1992	337	29.0	11.6	12.5
1993	353	27.0	13.1	13
1994	370	24.1	15.4	9.7
1995	366	27.6	13.3	10.4
1996	366	27.6	13.3	10.4
1997	410	28.6	14.3	11.2
1998	414	28.4	14.6	12.6
1999	411	29.2	14.1	22.1
2000	401	31.6	12.7	20
2001	383	32.0	12.0	17
2002	382	31.9	12.0	23.8
2003	382	31.9	12.0	23.8
2004	365	29.7	12.3	21.9
2005	355	31.5	11.3	21.1
2006	335	32.6	10.3	27.8
2007	325	31.6	10.3	26.5
2008	322	29.8	10.8	28.9
2009	313	27.1	11.5	21.7
2010	318	26.5	11.9	24.2
2011	322	25.0	12.8	28.6
2012	230	23.0	10.0	25.2
2013	220	23.0	9.5	25.5
2014	220	22.0	10.0	25.9
2015	215	22.0	9.7	25.6
2016	212	19.0	11.1	32.1
2017	212	19.5	10.8	35.8
2018	235	19.5	12.0	33.2
2019	229	20.2	11.3	38.9
2020	233	18.6	12.5	33
2021	247	21.5	11.4	31.2
2022	235	19.0	12.3	31.1
2023	230	20.9	10.9	32.6
2024	232	19.4	11.9	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central DeWitt Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$432 (3.0%)	$13,866 (97.0%)	$14,297

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central DeWitt Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 93^rd of 334 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt Middle School)	69.3	81.8	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt School District)	69.3	81.8	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt Middle School)	72.3	75.5	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt School District)	72.3	75.5	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt Middle School)	78	77.7	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt School District)	78	77.7	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt Middle School)	89	83	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt School District)	89	83	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	230	0.4%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	207	0.5%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	32.6%	6.3%

Schools Near Central DeWitt Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central DeWitt Middle School	Public	7-8	425 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0735	232	19	11.9	31.0%	212 (91.4%)	5 (2.2%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	58.7	154^th of 337 public middle schools	54.3%		68.7	93^rd of 334 public middle schools	72.2%	61				75.6	81.7				70.6	82.7		74.3	$14,297	$432	$13,866
Central DeWitt Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1010 4th Ave. E.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-4780	323	25	12.9	39.3%	281 (87.0%)	12 (3.7%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)	77.7	79.4	87.1			72.3	80.4	87.1			63.7		$12,429	$306	$12,124
North Scott Junior High School	Public	7-8	502 S 5th St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-8272	553	39	14.1	25.9%	479 (86.6%)	14 (2.5%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	68.9	97^th of 337 public middle schools	71.2%		70.5	85^th of 334 public middle schools	74.6%	12				84.0	82.7				77.6	82.4		73.5	$12,673	$110	$12,563
Camanche Middle School	Public	5-8	1400 9th St	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3014	273	18	14.9	42.5%	243 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	45.6	215^th of 337 public middle schools	36.2%		56.9	163^rd of 334 public middle schools	51.2%	52		52.4	71.9	79.4	76.3		47.6	71.9	73.5	72.4	44.4	59.2	$12,520	$203	$12,316
Clinton Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 14th St NW	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 243-0466	753	57	13.1	55.8%	498 (66.1%)	71 (9.4%)	82 (10.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (12.0%)	27.1	278^th of 337 public middle schools	17.5%		18.2	294^th of 334 public middle schools	12.0%	16			66.8	70.2	65.4			60.6	71.7	69.0		51.1	$15,259	$194	$15,067
Pleasant Valley Junior High School	Public	7-8	3501 Wisconsin Street	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0200	898	54	16.5	10.7%	651 (72.5%)	29 (3.2%)	60 (6.7%)	115 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	89.9	8^th of 337 public middle schools	97.6%		88	9^th of 334 public middle schools	97.3%	1				93.4	93.3				88.9	92.4		83.7	$10,678	$189	$10,489
Wood Intermediate	Public	7-8	5701 N Division	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5300	426	35	12.1	56.6%	191 (44.8%)	120 (28.2%)	59 (13.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.8%)	8.4	316^th of 337 public middle schools	6.2%		12.9	309^th of 334 public middle schools	7.5%	7				61.6	58.3				56.2	44.3		50.0	$13,499	$897	$12,601
Maquoketa Middle School	Public	6-8	200 East Locust Street	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 652-4956	329	26	12.7	52.0%	274 (83.3%)	20 (6.1%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	10 (3.0%)	17.9	299^th of 337 public middle schools	11.3%		14.6	304^th of 334 public middle schools	9.0%	5			57.3	48.4	71.8			56.1	60.2	57.8		61.5	$13,315	$163	$13,152
Bettendorf Middle School	Public	6-8	2030 Middle Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 359-3686	961	65	14.7	34.3%	648 (67.4%)	93 (9.7%)	113 (11.8%)	25 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.2%)	53.7	179^th of 337 public middle schools	46.9%		68.7	94^th of 334 public middle schools	71.9%	85			74.6	78.6	81.4			68.7	72.2	80.3		67.8	$11,825	$219	$11,606
Williams Intermediate	Public	7-8	3040 N Division	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5250	372	39	9.5	57.0%	167 (44.9%)	81 (21.8%)	75 (20.2%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	2.4	329^th of 337 public middle schools	2.4%		2.7	324^th of 334 public middle schools	3.0%	5				60.3	41.5				45.1	33.3		33.7	$14,249	$994	$13,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Central DeWitt Middle School

How many students attend Central DeWitt Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Central DeWitt Middle School.

Is Central DeWitt Middle School a good school?

Central DeWitt Middle School ranks 154^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Central DeWitt Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central DeWitt Middle School usually go on to attend Central DeWitt High School

What is the racial makeup of Central DeWitt Middle School?

Students at Central DeWitt Middle School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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